Pride is disasterous to the soul and the evolutionary journey towards salvation is rudely jolted by human pride.
Here is an enjoyable story from Hindu mythology.
Once Bhim of the Pandava dynasty was passing through a deep forest. Suddenly he came across a huge tail which obstructed his path.On looking closer he discovered to his great chagrin that it belonged to a monkey. Overcome with pride and arrogance as he considered himself to be the most powerful warrior and Lord Krishna's devotee, he addresed the monkey thus.
"O foolish monkey. Do you not see that I am Bhim the great Pandava warrior going on an errand of great urgency.Remove therefore your tail from my path , and let me pass."
The monkey gave him an astonishing reply." O Bhim, Mightiest of the mighty, help me to remove my tail, for I have grown so old and weak that the task is beyond me. I have heard tales of your bravery and might.Do please help me . By doing this you will not only be doing me a service, but you will also be doing a service to others who may be as inconvinienced as you by my tail."
Bhima tried hard to move the tail several times, with all his might, but each time he failed.After repeated efforts he failed as much as to lift the tail even an inch above the ground.He became red with anger when he found the monkey smiling away at his impotence.
At last Bhima began to feel helpless and weak. This had never before occured to him. Hs extraordinary power and skill were to no avail.He felt his pride ebbing away. Next he did what all do under such circumstances. When one's own resources fail to save us he prays to God.
Bhim humbly folded his hands and prayed to Lord Krishna the ultimate source of all power for guidance.On doing this his anger and arrogance disappeared miraculously.He prayed to the monkey with eyes closed and hands folded.
"Noble Monkey", he said ,"It is evident that you are a great soul, a Mahatma.Kindly reveal your identity.You have taken away my pride and all my strength."
When he opened his eyes he found the great Hanuman, the lord's most ardent devotee and a warrior of great prowess standing before him.Bhim touched his feet and begged forgiveness for his arrogance.False pride in his might was taking Bhim downhill on the path of destruction. But he was saved by the mercy of the Lord who helped him to overcome his pride.
Here is an enjoyable story from Hindu mythology.
Once Bhim of the Pandava dynasty was passing through a deep forest. Suddenly he came across a huge tail which obstructed his path.On looking closer he discovered to his great chagrin that it belonged to a monkey. Overcome with pride and arrogance as he considered himself to be the most powerful warrior and Lord Krishna's devotee, he addresed the monkey thus.
"O foolish monkey. Do you not see that I am Bhim the great Pandava warrior going on an errand of great urgency.Remove therefore your tail from my path , and let me pass."
The monkey gave him an astonishing reply." O Bhim, Mightiest of the mighty, help me to remove my tail, for I have grown so old and weak that the task is beyond me. I have heard tales of your bravery and might.Do please help me . By doing this you will not only be doing me a service, but you will also be doing a service to others who may be as inconvinienced as you by my tail."
Bhima tried hard to move the tail several times, with all his might, but each time he failed.After repeated efforts he failed as much as to lift the tail even an inch above the ground.He became red with anger when he found the monkey smiling away at his impotence.
At last Bhima began to feel helpless and weak. This had never before occured to him. Hs extraordinary power and skill were to no avail.He felt his pride ebbing away. Next he did what all do under such circumstances. When one's own resources fail to save us he prays to God.
Bhim humbly folded his hands and prayed to Lord Krishna the ultimate source of all power for guidance.On doing this his anger and arrogance disappeared miraculously.He prayed to the monkey with eyes closed and hands folded.
"Noble Monkey", he said ,"It is evident that you are a great soul, a Mahatma.Kindly reveal your identity.You have taken away my pride and all my strength."
When he opened his eyes he found the great Hanuman, the lord's most ardent devotee and a warrior of great prowess standing before him.Bhim touched his feet and begged forgiveness for his arrogance.False pride in his might was taking Bhim downhill on the path of destruction. But he was saved by the mercy of the Lord who helped him to overcome his pride.
Most favorite dish (food)of God is "Human ego". Whenever God sees Human Ego human Pride he waits it to Grow more and more so that God will relish His most Favorite, Choicest Dish ! This happened with Once Proud Neapolean, Grandeur of Romans when thwey swelled in Pride and more recently with US Economy...! God Expects Human Race to be Kind Humble and without any traces of EGO.PRIDE or ARROGANCE ! Ashok Sharma
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